Foil Embossing Techniques

Today’s cards feature my latest projects made with foil embossing techniques, specifically my Black Ice Technique with the Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick foil sheets.

I’ve used the Beauty Abounds Stamp Set with these foil sheets, which are available as a FREE item during Sale-A-Bration! I just learned that these have been especially popular and may not last through the end of Sale-A-Bration! GET YOURS SOON IF YOU WANT THEM! There are details later in this post.

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

The projects shared today are one of the designs made by my Stamp Club members in January.

They are also available through my FREE Card Kits Program for qualifying January and February 2019 purchases. Club members had the option to make either or both color schemes. They both have a fun, and unique inside element too!

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

When I saw that these foil sheets were going to be a FREE Sale-A-Bration item, I immediately had visions of using them with the Black Ice Technique!

If you’re familiar with my technique, you’ll know that it involves a simple series of steps, including the direct to paper technique, stamping, and heat embossing. There’s a video tutorial and links to more Black Ice resources later in this post.

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

A few details about this project:

  • Grapefruit Grove cardstock was used for the large colored layer and Calypso Coral cardstock was used for the small strip at the bottom.
  • A small, medium and large Rhinestone Jewel were colored with a Dark Calypso Coral Blends Alcohol Marker and added to the focal piece.

Here’s a close up to help see and appreciate some of the detail on this card and technique:

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

So, the inside is like a card inside a card. It includes some stamped, colored images, and the gorgeous Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, that is also a FREE item during Sale-A-Bration.

The images on the cover of this inside card were colored using Grapefruit Grove and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Write Markers.

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

The images on the inside of this interior card were colored using Grapefruit Grove, Calypso Coral, and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Write Markers. The strip on the right is the Botanical Butterfly DSP, available as a FREE item during Sale-A-Bration.

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

This next card is created using the Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets with the same technique.

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

A few details about this version:

  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock was used for the large colored layer and Blackberry Bliss cardstock was used for the small strip at the bottom.
  • A small, medium and large Rhinestone Jewel were colored with a Dark Rich Razzleberry Blends Alcohol Marker and added to the focal piece.
Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!
  • The Black Shimmer ribbon is attached with glue dots around the backside of the assembled Rich Razzleberry and Blackberry Bliss pieces.
  • Dimensionals are used to attach the focal piece to the body of the card.
Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

The interior on this second version is a different color scheme from the first card to coordinate with the colors on the front and so it would coordinate with the Botanical Butterfly DSP.

I used Highland Heather cardstock to back the interior mini card. The stamped images on the inside were not colored on this version and it still looks pretty to me!

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

Here’s another variation in the landscape orientation with the Grapefruit Grove Foil:

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

I love creating coordinating sets of cards like these!

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

I absolutely love foil embossing techniques like the Black Ice Technique. Plus, these new colored foils just add another fun twist to the look!

So… what about you?

What do you think of the Beauty Abounds Stamp Set and these Colored Foil Sheets? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Foil embossing techniques are super fun, especially when using the colored foil sheets available FREE, during Sale-A-Bration this year! Check it out here!

Things You Should Know:

  • You can get these foil sheets FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. As a reminder, these have been super popular and may not last through the end of SAB so… don’t delay if you want them!
  • FOR EVERY $50 in merchandise you spend during Sale-A-Bration you get a free item from Stampin’ Up!.
  • Today’s project is one of my January/February Free Card Kit projects!
    • GET THREE Kits Free (1 each of 3 designs) from me, when you place an order of $50 or more in merchandise from my online store using the current hostess code. Learn more about my Free Card Kits program by clicking HERE.
    • As a Club Member GET SIX Kits Free (2 each of 3 designs)! 

To learn more about the projects today check out my video tutorial just ahead. Plus, there’s a complete supply list at the end of this post with links to my online store.

If you need more inspiration I have a Pinterest board featuring projects made with this technique. Click HERE to check out my dedicated Pinterest board.  

If you love Foil Embossing Techniques like the one shared today, you might also love my Impressions of Tarnished Foil Technique. Check out one of my most popular Tarnished Foil projects on my old blog, by clicking HERE. There’s a video tutorial there as well. To see more Tarnished Foil projects check out my dedicated Pinterest board by clicking HERE.


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Thanks for spending some time with me today and Happy Crafting!

Melissa


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Project Dimensions:

  • Basic Black Card Body: 4-1/4″ x 11″
  • Grapefruit Grove OR Rich Razzleberry Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Foil Focal Layer: 3″ x 4″
  • Basic Black Focal Backing: 3-3/16″ x 4-3/16″
  • Calypso Coral OR Blackberry Bliss Strip: 1″ x 4″
  • Whisper White Inside: 4″ x 5-1/2″ Scored @ 2-3/4″
  • Grapefruit Grove OR Highland Heather Inside Backing: 3-3/4″ x 4-1/4″
  • Botanical Butterfly DSP: 3/4″ x 4″

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I am a seeker of that crazy, excited feeling that comes when you've created something that’s unique, beautiful and expresses who you are in some small way. It’s like making a new discovery, when you find a unique combination of color, layout, dimension and texture. I call it a creative spark and it makes me giddy! Through sharing and teaching I hope to help others find this amazing feeling of creative bliss!

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  1. Judith Sigler says

    LOVE THE CARD IN BOTH COLORS, MELISSA, as well as the different inside features, colored n’ uncolored! JUST BEAUTIFUL!
    This technique is TOTALLY AWESOME! So happy you’ve used it again n’ shared with us stampers, too! Thank you n’ HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! :-))

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